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The following news clips highlight Florida involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 16, 2011
Saft America Advanced Batteries Plant Celebrates Grand Opening in Jacksonville
Today, Secretary Steven Chu joined with Saft America to announce the grand opening of the company's Jacksonville, Florida, factory, which will produce advanced lithium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles and other applications. More
September 16, 2011
Saft America Advanced Batteries Plant Celebrates Grand Opening in Jacksonville
Today, Secretary Steven Chu joined with Saft America to announce the grand opening of the company's Jacksonville, Florida, factory, which will produce advanced lithium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles and other applications. More
August 31, 2011
USDA Guarantees Loan to Florida Biofuels Facility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a $75 million loan guarantee to support a waste-to-energy bioprocessing plant in Florida that will make cellulosic ethanol from citrus waste. More
August 31, 2011
USDA Guarantees Loan to Florida Biofuels Facility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a $75 million loan guarantee to support a waste-to-energy bioprocessing plant in Florida that will make cellulosic ethanol from citrus waste. More
July 13, 2011
Team Florida Takes "Sunshine State" Moniker Seriously
Team Florida, competing in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 this fall, is made up of researchers from four Sunshine State universities who designed their house for hot, humid climates. More
July 13, 2011
Team Florida Takes "Sunshine State" Moniker Seriously
Team Florida, competing in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 this fall, is made up of researchers from four Sunshine State universities who designed their house for hot, humid climates. More
June 2, 2010
Florida Regulators Approve a 100-Megawatt Biomass Power Plant
The Gainesville Regional Utilities and American Renewables have received regulatory approval for a 100-megawatt biomass power plant. The companies intend to start generating power from urban wood waste, wood processing wastes, and logging residues by late 2013. More
June 2, 2010
Florida Regulators Approve a 100-Megawatt Biomass Power Plant
The Gainesville Regional Utilities and American Renewables have received regulatory approval for a 100-megawatt biomass power plant. The companies intend to start generating power from urban wood waste, wood processing wastes, and logging residues by late 2013. More
November 18, 2009
DOE Delivers $40 Million to Florida and Maine for Clean Energy
As part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, Florida and Maine will receive more than $40 million in Recovery Act funds to spend on energy projects that lower usage, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs. More
November 18, 2009
DOE Delivers $40 Million to Florida and Maine for Clean Energy
As part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, Florida and Maine will receive more than $40 million in Recovery Act funds to spend on energy projects that lower usage, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs. More
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